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Markets end firm riding on global cues

Markets end firm riding on global cues

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The markets had touched their highest levels in a month.

Skymet predicts above normal monsoon in 2016

Skymet predicts above normal monsoon in 2016

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Skymet is the first major Indian weather forecasting agency to have issued a monsoon forecast for 2016.

Rainfall deficiency hits 43%; monsoon progress likely in the next 2-3 days: IMD

Rainfall deficiency hits 43%; monsoon progress likely in the next 2-3 days: IMD

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

By now, monsoon should have reached the central India, including parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, but it is yet to reach Maharashtra.

5 women raped everyday in Delhi last year

5 women raped everyday in Delhi last year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

According to Delhi Police data, 2,043 cases of rapes were registered last year as compared to 2,059 cases the year before that and 2,065 cases in 2016.

Ambitious Nadal will not play before Wimbledon

Ambitious Nadal will not play before Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'Last year I was one point away to the final. I felt competitive last couple of years, so why do I need to change that?'

Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'I had not imagined there would come a day when food shopping become a real danger.' 'Or the daily statistics in the news could have such chilling effect.'

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Meanwhile, water will be released from Chembarambakkam lake, one of the key drinking water sources to Chennai, since it was nearing capacity, the government said.

Scanty rains: States told to gear up to meet water demand

Scanty rains: States told to gear up to meet water demand

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The Centre will review the situation on a fortnightly basis.

China halts to honour coronavirus victims, 'martyrs'

China halts to honour coronavirus victims, 'martyrs'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

With flowers pinned to their chests, Xi and other Chinese leaders paid a silent tribute in front of the national flag to the victims of the COVID-19, which is regarded as the worst public health disaster in China's history.

Cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies; causes heavy rain in K'taka, Goa

Cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies; causes heavy rain in K'taka, Goa

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Isolated heavy rainfall is also very likely over north Konkan region during the same period, it said.

China's plan to 'WATER BOMB' India

China's plan to 'WATER BOMB' India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

China plans to divert about 200 billion cubic metres of water annually from the Brahmaputra at its highest point, namely the Great Bend, where it turns into India. China's Brahmaputra dam will severely impact India, warns former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

FY21 GDP growth likely to remain negative: RBI Guv

FY21 GDP growth likely to remain negative: RBI Guv

Rediff.com22 May 2020

As he projected a grim outlook for the economy, RBI Governor said that amidst this encircling gloom, agriculture and allied activities have provided a beacon of hope on the back of an increase of 3.7 per cent in foodgrains production to a new record.

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The IMD chief also allayed fears of occurrence of an El-Nino.

As India Inc's profits soar, wage bill falls

As India Inc's profits soar, wage bill falls

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The lockdown has taught companies a lesson or two on running business with fewer human resources. These lessons are unlikely to be forgotten, observes Mahesh Vyas.

China's quake toll more than 50,000

China's quake toll more than 50,000

Rediff.com15 May 2008

More than 50,000 people are feared dead in Sichuan province alone after Monday's 7.8-magnitude earthquake, China's official news agency Xinhua said, quoting the rescue headquarters of the State Council on Thursday

Mahasen approaches, B'desh begins massive evacuation campaign

Mahasen approaches, B'desh begins massive evacuation campaign

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Bangladesh on Wednesday launched a massive evacuation campaign as weathermen warned that cyclonic storm Mahasen had moved further towards the coast.

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Japan's confirmed coronavirus infections rose above 1,000 as Olympics organisers dismissed speculation that the Tokyo Summer Games could be cancelled.

Delhi: 17-year-old girl shot dead allegedly by friend

Delhi: 17-year-old girl shot dead allegedly by friend

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The accused fled from the spot and his family is absconding.

Early showers allay deficit monsoon fears

Early showers allay deficit monsoon fears

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

However, it's too soon to see any trend; July rain is key.

Monsoon hits Kerala

Monsoon hits Kerala

Rediff.com31 May 2008

The southwest monsoon, a lifeline to millions of farmers of the country, on Saturday set in over Kerala, two days late than earlier forecast. The monsoon has set in over Kerala, IMD Director B P Yadav said.

Pre-monsoon showers hit Mumbai, heavy rains likely in West Coast

Pre-monsoon showers hit Mumbai, heavy rains likely in West Coast

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Mumbai and certain adjoining areas experienced pre-monsoon showers, sources said on Sunday.

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Two Palestinian-origin men were stopped from boarding a flight back home in the United States because a fellow passenger was scared to fly with them for speaking in Arabic, an incident showing public paranoia after the Paris attacks.

Fear of drought, power deficit woes heightens

Fear of drought, power deficit woes heightens

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The sluggish southwest monsoon, which yielded one of the driest Junes in a century this year, appears disappointing this month as well.

PHOTOS: Planes that mysteriously went off the radar

PHOTOS: Planes that mysteriously went off the radar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Plane crashes that have remained shrouded in mystery.

Old foes meet again in Wimbledon final

Old foes meet again in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Old rivalries will be renewed on and off the court in the men's Wimbledon final on Sunday when Roger Federer, bidding for a record eighth title, takes on top seed Novak Djokovic.

Bouchard ready to become Wimbledon royalty

Bouchard ready to become Wimbledon royalty

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

The 20-year-old Eugenie Bouchard is the first Canadian - male or female - to reach a Grand Slam final and she will come up against sixth seed Petra Kvitova for a chance to win the prestigious Venus Rosewater Dish in the women's final on Saturday.

'Islamic militants' behind China train station attack that left 33 dead

'Islamic militants' behind China train station attack that left 33 dead

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

China has blamed Islamic militants from the volatile Xinjiang province for an attack by knife-wielding "terrorists" at a railway station in Kunming city that left at least 33 people dead and 130 injured.

This June is the driest in India in 10 years

This June is the driest in India in 10 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Till Thursday, the country had received 41 per cent less June rainfall than normal -- the scantiest in a decade and one of the rarest occasions when the shortfall in the month was more than 30 per cent -- private weather forecaster Skymet said in its daily weather forecast on Friday.

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Important for India was Xi's meeting with representatives of PLA officers and soldiers stationed in Tibet. The video of the encounter was interesting to watch, especially the large number of lieutenant generals and major generals, observes Claude Arpi.

Monsoon Meter: How much rain did India get

Monsoon Meter: How much rain did India get

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Southwest Monsoon was vigorous/active over East Rajasthan and the Gujarat region during many days and over West Rajasthan, Konkan and Goa and Madhya Maharashtra on a few days of the week ending July 11.

Still not heard of Croatia? 10 (more) reasons you should visit it!

Still not heard of Croatia? 10 (more) reasons you should visit it!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Last week Anita Rao Kashi wrote about 9 reasons to visit Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Here are 10 more reasons why you must visit the country

PHOTOS: India, China armies begin anti-terror drills

PHOTOS: India, China armies begin anti-terror drills

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Both sides are fielding the same number of troops for the joint exercises, which will culminate on October.

Flight 370: Objects spotted could be of missing plane, says Australia

Flight 370: Objects spotted could be of missing plane, says Australia

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Two objects possibly related to the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane carrying 239 people have been spotted in the southern Indian Ocean, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Thursday.

What India needs to do to deal with El Nino fallout

What India needs to do to deal with El Nino fallout

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The India Meteorological Department in its first forecast for 2014 had said southwest monsoon will be below normal at 95 per cent of the long-period average.

Wimbledon: Can claymaster Nadal improve his record on grass?

Wimbledon: Can claymaster Nadal improve his record on grass?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

World No.1 Rafael Nadal will begin his Wimbledon campaign against Slovakian Martin Klizan on Centre Court on Tuesday hoping to ease the painful memories of his past two years in southwest London.

Sensex vaults 577 points as RBI holds rate, lowers inflation forecast

Sensex vaults 577 points as RBI holds rate, lowers inflation forecast

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The NSE Nifty, after shuttling between 10,331.80 and 10,227.45, finally settled 196.75 points, or 1.94 points higher at 10,325.15.

Delhi bans diesel gensets as pollution plan kicks in

Delhi bans diesel gensets as pollution plan kicks in

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The city's air quality index will fluctuate between the higher end of the "poor" category and the lower end of the "very poor" category, it predicted.

15 killed as Cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh coast

15 killed as Cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh coast

Rediff.com21 May 2016

With a wind speed of up to kilometres per hour while heading east-northeastward, the cyclone hit the Barisal-Chittagong region, sending impacts across the country.

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The threat is real the Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told reporters at a White House news conference.

Met expects monsoon to be sub-normal this year

Met expects monsoon to be sub-normal this year

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

With El Nino emerging, forecasts rainfall at 95% of long-period average.